It was with deep sadness that we learned last week that Jeff Surnow was killed while cycling in Hawaii. Jeff was the driving force behind the Birmingham Bike Festival and a member of the Wolverine Sports Club. I had the pleasure of working with Jeff for the past 3 summers at his event; he was an amazing race director who always had a huge smile on his face.http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20150302/NEWS/150309981/jeff-surnow-founder-and-owner-of-surnow-co-killed-in-hawaiihttp://www.irakaufman.com/mobile/detail.php?id=5770The MBRA, Wolverine Sports Club and USA Cycling would like to have a tree($1,500), bench with plaque($1,500) and drinking fountain($6,000) installed in Barnum park in Birmingham which is near where Jeff used to ride. We are hoping that the cycling community will come together and support this project. Any additional funds generated will be donated to Wish-A-Mile a charity that Jeff was passionate about.Please take a moment and consider donating.Funds can be sent through PayPal,
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or by mailing a check to the MBRA Memorial Fund, 395 Whitewater, Milford, MI 48381Sincerely,The Michigan Bicycle Racing AssociationAdrian Fear, Executive DirectorMark Bush, Assistnat DirectorJohn Sammut, Director of OfficialsLaura Melendez, Director of Women’s RacingSandra Morton, Director of Junior Development

March 2nd: The Michigan cycling community is stunned and saddened today by the tragic loss of Jeff Surnow. He was fatally struck by a motorist while riding on the Island of Hawaii on Sunday morning. A member of the Wolverine Sports Club, Jeff was the driving force behind the Birmingham Bike Festival. He was big supporter of the Club, Michigan cycling, and was a popular fixture on many of the Birmingham rides.